Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Speciality Tooling Systems (STS) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer for Automation. You will be responsible for the design and development of intelligent industrial automation systems.

Essential functions:

• Collaborate with project managers and customers from design concept through completion/runoff on customer's floor
• Contribute to manufacturing design process / concepts by collaboration with Estimating, Controls, and Project management teams.
• Typically owns the complete design life cycle responsibilities of a project.
• Understanding of GD&T to develop successful fixturing of parts for assembly.
• Understanding needs of machine ergonomics, serviceability, and maintenance.
• Engineering structural components and validating with FEA.
• Work under other senior engineers on larger projects.

Required competency, education, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 1-5 years of related work experience. Direct experience/positions held where mechanical design was part of your daily responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communications with customers, suppliers, and within the STS team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive projects.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Remain flexible while working in a fast paced, frequently changing environment.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred education and experience :

• 2+ years in a mechanical design role for industrial automation machines.

Work environment :

• Office setting in a manufacturing environment.

Physical demands :

• Sit for long periods of time.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Position type and expected hours of work : Full time Travel : None typically. 0 - 1% potential travel associated with role as needed.

• Travel may require:
• International
• Air travel
• Overnight stay for several nights.

Compensation/Benefits: STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending. Other duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.